The green heir to the throne: What can Royal support do for clean tech innovators?

Michael Holder
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Prince William met with a raft of UK green entrepreneurs at Sustainable Ventures in London yesterday
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Prince William met with a raft of UK green entrepreneurs at Sustainable Ventures in London yesterday

Prince William met with a host of leading clean tech innovators at Sustainable Ventures' workspace in central London yesterday - BusinessGreen tagged along for the ride

What can a royal visit do for a business? For some, the appearance of a high-profile VIP accompanied by scores of cameras and journalists can prove a distraction from day-to-day priorities, with the PR...

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